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One Cold-Eyed Opener

It was a subdued opening day for the Yankees, enthusiasm perhaps frozen out by temperatures that were recorded at 42 degrees, but seemed much colder due to a slashing, rain-laced wind.

Although the crowd was recorded as 48,226, pockets of empty seats were visible at the start of the game. They grew into seas of muted blue as fans retreated inside to huddle for warmth instead of watching an efficient 6-3 victory over Detroit.